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A little competition never hurt anyone, right? Well, except for the viral ones Power slap videos making the rounds on social media – that’s another level of pain!
When it comes to top destinations for digital nomads, it seems like there’s a friendly rivalry around the world to become the best hosts for the work-from-home craze.
Aside from the dreaded fine print of obtaining visas, a backpack, a passport and a laptop are often all you need to set up base wherever you want,
The good news is that Mexico has become one of the friendliest remote workers who are passionate about exploring the world and offering so many cool places to experience.
Speaking of competition, the people of Mexico daily news are publishing a series of articles revealing the top destinations for digital nomads in Mexico, but why wait?
We decided to go ahead and reveal three lesser-known Mexican destinations that are becoming increasingly popular among digital nomads.
Queretaro: a lesser-known cultural gem
The risk that digital nomads face when going to a relatively unknown place is the fear of boredom. Wondering whether there is enough to entertain yourself is more than fair.
Queretaro is packed with goodies and is a rather underrated cultural destination. What makes it even more attractive is the fact that American travelers can fly here non-stop:
- Chicago (ORD) – Volaris
- Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – American
- Detroit (DTW) – Aeromexico
- Houston (IAH)–United, Viva Aerobus
- San Antonio (SAT) – Viva Aerobus
Queretaro’s digital nomad community is growing and well equipped to accommodate remote workers who need to complete their tasks to finance their unique lifestyle.
There are several co-working spaces spread across the city el27Coworking with the highest rating on Google with 4.9/5 stars.
In between Zoom meetings, nomads can explore the historic sites ranging from the striking Church of St. Francis of Assisi to the beautiful streets of the UNESCO-protected Old Town for shopping and tasting local dishes that are delicious. Enchiladas Queretanas.
According to Nomad list, Queretaro is rated as ‘Affordable’ with a total budget of less than $2000 per month. Plus, with any additional savings, you can take fun day trips to Mexico City, just a 3-hour drive away!’
Forget Puerto Vallarta! Head up the coast to scenic San Pancho
Puerto Vallarta is in good company with Cancun, Los Cabos and Mexico City, which consistently round out the country’s most visited destinations.
While digital nomads can certainly find their place here, visiting the coast for a quieter, more relaxing retreat certainly has its own appeal.
San Pancho (also called San Francisco) is located on the coast just past the popular beach resorts of Punta Mita and Sayulita, where it is making a name for itself among digital nomads with a growing community of foreigners.
The downside is that it’s not entirely an issue in the co-working department. The city is still developing its new identity as a haven for remote workers.
The good news is that places like the Ciye Hotel offer an airy, open-air co-working space without should be a guest!
You can also choose to work with a hearty cup of Mexican coffee from Lártesana.
Those looking for a laid-back beach vibe without the crowds will feel right at home and make San Pancho their base, and it won’t break the bank either.
Long term serviced apartments on Airbnb are as low as $800 per month right in the center of the city.
The wonderful seaside resort of Oaxaca: Mazunte
Oaxaca has risen to new heights, especially in the world of digital nomads. Both the city itself and the entire state of Oaxaca have seen remote workers flock to their historic streets and beautiful coastlines.
Between Puerto Escondido and Huatulco, among other small beach towns on the map, Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most sought-after regions for digital nomads to establish their base.
Mazunte is the newest, a small unsuspecting surf town where you can take the ‘work smarter, not harder’ approach in this little piece of paradise.
Like San Pancho, it is in the developmental stages of embracing its new identity. For work, your best bet is to visit a local cafe or the neighboring town of Zipolite for the nearest co-working office.
Apartments can be more expensive than San Pancho, but HostelWorld has deals from $9 – $35.
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